RADT-102

Patient Care in Radiography

Credit(s): 3

This course provides an introduction to fundamental patient care procedures. Students will learn the role of the radiographer and other members of the health care team, patient and technologist interactions, body mechanics and patient transfer, aseptic technique, patient care during special exams, mobile and surgical radiography, emergency procedures, drug administration, and use and care of support equipment in preparation for patient contact. Students will receive an introduction to the hospital environment, health care teams, and basic patient care. Lecture: 2 hours per week Lab: 3 hours per week

RADT-104A

Radiographic Images I

Credit(s): 1

This course includes beginning image evaluation and radiographic anatomy. Students will learn disease causes, definitions, radiographic manifestations, and effects on image production. Students will present radiographs taken in the laboratory or clinic with emphasis on exam indication, pathology, positioning, radiographic technique and anatomy demonstrated. Lecture: 1 hour per weekCorequisites: Take RADT-106

RADT-104B

Radiographic Images I

Credit(s): 1

This course includes beginning image evaluation and radiographic anatomy. Students will learn disease causes, definitions, radiographic manifestations, and effects on image production. Students will present radiographs taken in the laboratory or clinic with emphasis on exam indication, pathology, positioning, radiographic technique, and anatomy demonstrated. Lecture: 1 hour per weekPrerequisites: RADT-104A

RADT-110

Law and Ethics for Radiography

Credit(s): 1

The course introduces students to ethical principles related to Radiography Technology. Students will learn: the historical and philosophical basis of ethics in radiography, ethical and legal concepts in health care, the legal responsibilities of the technologist, and how professional organizations, credentialing, and development influence the role of the radiologic technologist. Lecture: 15 hours

RADT-180

Clinical Education I

Credit(s): 3

This course consists of supervised rotations through routine diagnostic areas. Students will perform beginning radiologic examinations on patients under direct supervision of a technologist until competency has been achieved. Clinical: 135 hours

RADT-182

Clinical Education II

Credit(s): 6

This course is the second course in clinical education for the radiography technology programs. This course consists of supervised rotations through routine diagnostic areas. Students will perform radiologic examinations on patients under direct supervision of a technologist until competency has been achieved. Lab: 18 hours per weekPrerequisites: RADT-180Corequisites: RADT-105, RADT-108, RADT-104B

RADT-201

Pharmacology and Contrast Procedures In Radiography

Credit(s): 2

This course includes an introduction to the uses, contraindications and pharmacology of contrast media. Students will learn pharmacology principles, drug classification and safety, routes of administration, intravenous drug therapy, current practice status, and informed consent. Procedural considerations for contrast studies (such as upper gastrointestinal exams and barium enemas) and fluoroscopic techniques will be covered. Lecture: 2 hoursPrerequisites: RADT-192, RADT-206

RADT-202A

Radiographic Images II

Credit(s): 1

This course is a continuation of RADT 104 with advanced image evaluation, radiographic anatomy, and pathology. Students will present radiographs taken in the laboratory or clinic highlighting exam indication, positioning, pathology, radiographic technique and anatomy demonstrated. Emphasis will be on higher level procedures. Lecture: 1 hour per weekPrerequisites: RADT-104B, RADT-182

RADT-202B

Radiographic Images II

Credit(s): 1

This course is a continuation of RADT 104 with advanced image evaluation, radiographic anatomy, and pathology. Students will present radiographs taken in the laboratory or clinic highlighting exam indication, positioning, pathology, radiographic technique and anatomy demonstrated. Emphasis will be on higher level procedures. Lecture: 1 hour per weekPrerequisites: RADT-192, RADT-202A

RADT-204

Radiographic Procedures III

Credit(s): 2

This course introduces students to advanced radiographic anatomy and positioning procedures. Students will learn advanced procedures, pathology, and image evaluation including the skill. This course includes an introduction to principles of pediatric radiography. Lecture: 2 hours per week Lab: 6 hours per weekPrerequisites: RADT-109, RADT-182

RADT-206

Radiographic Procedures IV

RADT-291

Clinical Education Option

Credit(s): 1

This course is a continuation of clinical education for the student that desires additional clinical education in either a routine diagnostic area or special rotation. Students have the option of picking (upon availability) a rotation of interest. Rotations that are available include the emergency room, portable radiography, surgery, fluoroscopy, outpatient imaging, special procedures, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, ultrasound, mammography, radiation therapy, and cardiovascular laboratory. Clinical: 45 hoursPrerequisites: RADT-202A and RADT-202B, RADT-206, RADT-292

RADT-292

Clinical Education IV

Credit(s): 8

This course is the fourth course in clinical education for the radiography technology program. Students will be supervised in rotations through diagnostic areas. Students will perform increasingly difficult radiologic examinations on patients under direct supervision of a technologist until competency has been achieved. Clinical: 360 hoursPrerequisites: RADT-192, RADT-202A

RADT-297

Senior Radiography Review

Credit(s): 1

This course is designed to prepare students to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination in radiography. Students will review the main content areas that are identified by the ARRT. Course review includes: radiation protection, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures, patient care and education. Students will learn test taking techniques and strategies for success on the national exam. Lecture: 1 hour per weekPrerequisites: RADT-202B, RADT-292

RADT-298

Clinical Education V

Credit(s): 8

This course is the final course in clinical education for the radiography program. Student will be supervised in rotations through diagnostic areas. Students will perform increasingly difficult radiologic examinations on patients under direct supervision of a technologist until competency has been achieved. Lab: 24 hours per weekPrerequisites: RADT-292Corequisites: RADT-201